Changing Attitudes to Islam

Ref: C2224935

We will look at the origins of some of our attitudes to the Islamic world and its people both through the influence of history and our own experiences in a multi-cultural society . We will consider how our opinions are influenced by the crusades, our involvement in the Middle East , immigration concerns and terrorism. By learning more about the Islamic religion ,culture and people we hope to develop a greater understanding of our present complex society.

Course aim

To encourage a greater understanding of the religion of Islam and its culture and our evolving society

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

No skills or experience needed

By the end of the course I should be able to:

have some understanding of the origins and beliefs of the Islamic religion

appreciate that different cultures may have other points of view than mine , but not necessarily be wrong

be aware of how history has influenced attitudes , for example in relation to ' crusade' and 'jihad'

have more understanding of the situation of immigrants in Britain

make contributions to discussion

How will I be taught?

The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion

What else do I need to know?

Nothing else is needed

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

No pre reading is required but research on the subject on the internet or in the library may be helpful

What can I do next?

Progress to another WEA course

Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member